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COND, A.L.M. (Larry) Naval Officer, R.C.N.V.R.
Served aboard H.M.C.S. Spikenard and H.M.C.S. Ottawa in W.W.II passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Whitby on Wednesday, February 2, 2005 in his 89th year. Larry, beloved husband of Ruth for 60 years. Loving father of Jann (Don) McQuay, Tony (Debbie) Cond, Judi (Paul)Taylor. Wonderful granddad of Michael, Darren, Stuart, Gillian, Kristen, Jamie and great-granddad of Meghan and Grant. Larry was an avid sailor and a caring family man. Following cremation, a memorial service will be held on Sunday, February 13, 2005 at 2:30 pm at St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, 333 Rossland Road West, Oshawa (corner of Rossland Rd. and Park Rd.). The family will receive friends at the Church from 1:30 to 2:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Scott Mission, 502 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON M5S 2H1 or to St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, 333 Rossland Road West, Oshawa (corner of Rossland Rd. and Park Rd.).
MARSHALL, Robert 'Bob'
Suddenly, at his home in Whitby, after a short illness, on Wednesday, February 2, 2005. Bob, in his 78th year. Dearly beloved husband of Madeline (nee Fasolino) for 46 years. Loving father of Matthew and his wife Gaetane Marshall of Whitby, Frances and her husband Michael Junker of Bowmanville and Tony and his wife Tammy Marshall of Madoc. Devoted grandfather of Rachel, Melissa, Kyle, Desmond, Tori, Robert and Allicia. Predeceased by his brother Matthew. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday from 7-9 p.m. A service will be held at THE COMMUNITY PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLY CHURCH, 416 Taunton Rd. W., Oshawa, on Saturday, February 5, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. Donations made in memory of Bob to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
SMART, Norman William
At Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville on Wednesday February 2, 2005, Norman William Smart at 89 years of age. Beloved husband of Thelma (nee Heaney) and predeceased by his first wife Edith (nee Robins). Loving father of, Rob (Judy), Ken (Cheryl), Bill (Carol), Doug (Bonnie), Terry (Judy), Cathy, Ruth, Michael (Heather), Philip (Elisabeth) and Margaret (Merley Wheaton). He will be fondly remembered by his 16 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Jean, Olive, Joyce and Lorna. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME 124 King Street East, Oshawa with visitation on Friday February 4 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial Service will be held in First Baptist Church (812 Hortop St. N.) on Saturday February 5, 2005 at 2 p.m. Memorial donations to First Baptist Church Christian Education or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated.
TROOP, Sandra Beverley
(resident of Wilmot Creek since 1988; retired secretary with the Durham Board of Education) Suddenly at her residence on Wednesday, February 2, 2005, in her 67th year. Devoted wife of Donald for 47 years. Loving mother of Scott and his wife Kathie of Courtice, and Terry of Wilmot Creek. Dear grandma of Zackary, Mitchell, Tyler, and Alexandra. Sandra will be sadly missed by her extended family and friends. Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Friday, Feb. 4, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Saturday, Feb. 5, at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. Donations in Sandra s memory to the Crohn s and Colitis Foundation would be greatly appreciated by her family.
GRONKE, Shirley Margaret Joyce
(Elementary Teacher, 25 years service, Durham Board of Education) After a battle against cancer, on Tuesday, February 1, 2005, at Lakeridge Health Corp. Bowmanville. Shirley, (nee Tubb) in her 71st year. Loving wife of Armin for 48 years. Dear and devoted mother of Laura and her husband John Mustard of Mississauga, Brian and his wife Cheryl Gronke of Courtice and Caroline Gronke and her husband David Lindsay of Toronto. Proud and indulgent Grandma of Ryan and Eric Gronke, Ila and Margot Lindsay. Beloved sister of Pearl Bidgood and Madeline Tubb, both of Oshawa. Predeceased by brothers Garnett, Harold and parents Arthur and Ila (nee Farrow) Tubb. Sister-in-law of Joan Tubb. Relatives and friends will be received at the McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held in the chapel on Friday, February 4, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens, Whitby. Donations made in memory of Shirley to Princess Margaret Hospital (Jerry & Nancy Pencer Brain Trust) or to Lakeridge Health Corp. Bowmanville Palliative Care would be appreciated.
HAMILTON, Mildred Ruth
Peacefully at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa on Tuesday, February 1st, 2005. Mildred Ruth Hamilton (nee Robinson) in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Bruce Hamilton and daughter of the late Thomas Robinson and Fannie Clay. Dear mother of Gary. Beloved grandmother of Peter. Best friend of Linda Hamilton and Bill Wilson. She is survived by her sister Gertrude Barker of Bowmanville and predeceased by 5 brothers and 4 sisters. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, February 3rd from 2 4 and 7 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, February 4th at 3:00 P.M. Interment Thornton Cemetery.
LONGHURST, Noreen Helen (nee Bolton)
passed away peacefully at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, on Tuesday February 1st, 2005. Noreen in her 75th year. Dear daughter of the late Wilfred & Verna Bolton. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Longhurst. She will be truly missed by her two sons Glenn and his wife Doreen, and Robert Longhurst. Lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Jason (Nicky), Nadine (Greg) Taylor, Melanie (Derrick) Smith, Joshua, and Chase, and by her great grandchildren Hunter and Mackenzie, who is on the way. Dear sister of Elva (Jack) Sorg, Dora (Matt predeceased) Houston, Terry (Ellowene) Bolton, Gerry Bolton, David (Brenda) Bolton, and predeceased by Art, and Bobby. Noreen will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, and friends. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in King Street Pentecostal Church, 611 King Street West, Oshawa on Saturday February 5, 2005 at 1 p.m., Pastor Chuck Price , officiating. Interment Thornton Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart & Stroke Foundation or King Street Pentecostal Church would be appreciated. Visitation Saturday 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m.
LOVAT, Peter (Retired Sergeant Air Force)
Surrounded by his family on Tuesday February 1, 2005. Peter was the loving husband for 36 years to Jackalynn. Loving father to Russ and Kathy. Dear son to Monty. Loving brother to Lauri, Deborah and Bill. Poppa will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Jessi and Danielle. Peter will always be remembered by all of his family and friends. A Funeral Service to celebrate Peter's life will be held on Friday at 1 p.m. at All Saints Anglican Church, 300 Dundas Street West, Whitby (West of Brock Street). As expression of sympathy donations to the R.S. McLaughlin Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
PERPETE, Margaret
On Tuesday, February 1st, 2005 Margaret passed away peacefully, at the age of 85, at Altamont Nursing Home, Toronto. Predeceased by her husband Robert. Loved mother to Grant, Michael, Liz, Frank, Lynda, Dawn Marie and the late Jacqueline. Loved grandmother to Crysta, Aislinn, Rebecca, Tessa, Trinity, Kimberley and Aaron. She will be lovingly remembered by sisters Evelyn and Connie; brothers Bill and Mike and their families. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Friday, February 4th from 12:30 until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 1:30 P.M. Memorial Donations to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated. The family wish to thank the staff at Altamont Nursing Home for their wonderful care of Margaret.
POWELL, Betty
It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Betty (nee Ivens) in her 88th year. Born in Litchborough, England. Predeceased by her husband John Powell. Loving mother of Susan Craning and her husband William Bill of Port Perry, Jackie Bombino and her husband Mike, Judy Melland-Smith, Jill Bilich and her husband John, all of Oshawa and John and his wife Pam of Courtice. Devoted grandmother of Stefanie and her husband Darrell Vander Slagt, Andrea and Mike Dafoe, Kathryn and Ryan Allen, Michelle and Shawn Friedrich, Nancy and Megan Melland-Smith, Lindsey, Matthew, Justin Powell, Lauren, Keith Ambrose. Proud and admiring great-grandmother of Nathan, Nicholas, Madison, Mitchell. Dear sister of Rene Wood and predeceased by John Ivens, Peter Ivens and Muriel Sugden. Fondly remembered by Terry Nicholls and many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at NORTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, 676 Simcoe St.N., Oshawa. Donations made in memory of Betty to Oshawa General Hospital Foundation I.C.U. would be appreciated and may be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558).
SARGINSON, Ross
(Retired 32 year employee of G.M.C.) With great sorrow, we wish to announce the passing of a gentle loving man. Dear husband of Linda (nee Warner) for 40 years. Greatest son-in-law of Lilias. He was the hero to his daughter Paula Sarginson-Rohrer (husband Walt), the best example of life for son Brent (wife Angie), the best papa in the world to Connor, Aaron, Dawson and Cailey. We all loved him a whole bunch. Predeceased by parents Robert and Gladys Sarginson and sister Gail of Bancroft. Survived by sister Roberta (Laverne) Newman and brothers Royce (Verna) Sarginson, Herman (Clara) Sarginson, Larry (Debi) Sarginson and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE Thornton Chapel 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Thursday, February 3rd from 2 4 and 7 9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, February 4th at 11 o clock. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial Donations to Palliative Care Unit at Lakeridge Health-Oshawa or the Durham Region Cancer Centre would be appreciated.
WILLIAMS, Janet Ella (nee Harvey)
Peacefully at Hillsdale Estates, on Tuesday February 1, 2005. Born in Boswarlos, Newfoundland. Beloved wife of the late Stephen Williams. Sister of the late Maggie Alexander, Jessie Stager, Elizabeth Harvey, Chesley Harvey, Andrew Harvey, Fred Harvey and Frank Harvey. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Cremation with Interment at Mt.Lawn Cemetery. Memorial donations, in memory of Janet, to The Salvation Army or a Charity of one s choice may be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME, 152 King St. E. Oshawa, (905-433-5558)
